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Spatial light modulator

US4954789A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1989
Grant dateSep 4, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/0841
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrostatically deflectable plate spatial light modulator with light reflecting plates (106) composed of aluminum alloy and with symmetrically located supporting hinges (108) connecting the plates (106) to support posts (104); this provides a thick stiff plate and a thin compliant hinges with deflection perpendicular to the plane of the plates.

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